GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
crossbreedhybridize
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull